named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Challenger Division
Baseball program for children with physical and mental challenges, established in 1992 and continuing to grow in Monroe County
Competitive Baseball and Softball Divisions
Multiple age-based competitive divisions including Little League, Junior League, Senior League, and Big League for baseball and softball
Girls Softball Program
Softball program for girls, started in 1992 to provide opportunities to learn and play the sport
T-Ball
Introductory baseball program for young children, with dedicated fields at the GLL complex
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth Sports Community Events 2 activities
- Community events and tournamentsOrganizes and hosts game events, pre-game parades, evening games, and the annual Tornados Classic Tournaments at the GLL Complex, providing on-site concession and bathroom facilities.
- Travel baseball and softball tryoutsConducts annual travel baseball and softball tryouts for youth across multiple age divisions at the GLL Complex.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Geographic eligibility managementDefines and maintains a geographic boundary for participation in Greece Little League, with documented boundary expansions in 2008 and 2011.
- Youth baseball and softball programsProvides supervised youth baseball and softball programs for children ages 4 to 16 residing in or attending school in the Town of Greece, Villages of Charlotte and Hilton, operating under Little League Baseball rules and regulations. Offers multiple divisions including T-Ball, coach-pitch, minor and major fast pitch softball, and travel baseball, across spring, summer, and fall seasons.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Concession stand operationsOperates a concession stand at the GLL Complex where all proceeds support the league, funding program improvements and complex maintenance.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Field preparation and facility developmentOrganizes annual field preparation events to ready facilities for the upcoming season and has conducted phased development of the complex since 1994, including land acquisition, construction of new fields, and expansion of parking and multi-use areas.
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Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
- Insurance and equipment provisionProvides each player with a hat or visor, jersey, and player accident insurance. Offers secondary accident insurance that activates when a family lacks primary coverage, effective from the start of participation through the end of the session.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Player safety and emergency protocolsImplements lightning safety protocols requiring immediate field clearance upon air horn activation and maintains an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) at the concession stand for emergency medical response. Conducts background checks on all approved managers, coaches, and umpires to ensure participant safety.
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Youth Sports Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Volunteer and parent engagementRequires parents and volunteers to uphold a pledge focused on sportsmanship, support for players and coaches, respect for umpires, and encouragement of effort regardless of game outcome.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Challenger Division for children with disabilitiesOperates the Challenger Division, a baseball program for mentally and physically challenged children, established in 1992 and continuing to grow within the county.
- Facility operations and maintenanceOwns, operates, and maintains a private complex at 3641 Latta Rd, Rochester, NY, including multiple baseball and softball fields, batting tunnels, concession stand, restrooms, parking, and other facilities. Responsible for construction, field grooming, mowing, infield maintenance, and facility improvements across 13 fields and supporting infrastructure.
- Player health and wellness guidanceProvides health and safety recommendations for players, including hydration practices (2–4 cups of water or sports drinks per hour), use of SPF 15+ sunscreen, and cooling towels soaked in ice water to regulate body temperature during hot weather.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$10K7%
Program service revenue$135K88%
Investment income$3270%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$187K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$740K
Cash$90K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$738K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Brenda Pentycofe — Vice President
- Diane Noga — Treasurer
- Emmy Smith — Member
- Heather Crawforde-Ruhland — Secretary
- Jim Pentycofe — Member
- Jim Sinopoli — Member
- Keoni Kaanana — Member
- Krysten Kaanana — President
- Rich Cooper — Vice President
- Rick Simonds — Member
- Ross Clary — Vice President
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- ASSEMBLYMAN JOE ROBACH Government — Major contributor to Greece Little League, Inc.
- Advantage Federal Credit Union Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Greece Little League.
- Assemblyman Josh Jensen Government — Public official listed as a sponsor, indicating a supportive relationship with Greece Little League.
- Bernabi Elementary Partner — Uses Bernabi Elementary fields for games and activities
- Bill Gray's Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Greece Little League.
- Burger King Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Greece Little League.
- CDC Partner — Utilizes CDC resources on concussion awareness and youth sports safety
- CHASE PITKIN Partner — Major contributor to Greece Little League, Inc.
- DAISY MARQUES JONES FOUNDATION Funder — Major contributor to Greece Little League, Inc.
- ESL Ballpark Partner — Uses ESL Ballpark for games and activities
- Eastside Finney School Partner — Uses Eastside Finney School fields for games and activities
- FLOWER CITY PRINTING, INC. Partner — Major contributor to Greece Little League, Inc.
- Flower City Partner — Uses Flower City location for games and activities
- GENESEE HOSPITAL Partner — Major contributor to Greece Little League, Inc.
- Grace & Truth Sports Park Partner — Uses Hilton: Grace & Truth Sports Park for games and activities
- Greece Police Department Government — Collaborates with Greece Little League Board of Directors on enforcement of behavioral rules and potential bans at the complex.
- Greece Rotary Partner — Collaborates with GLL on a golf tournament to benefit GLL Challenger players.
- Greece Rotary Club Partner — Sponsor and community partner supporting Greece Little League.
- Innovative Field Partner — Hosts GLL Night events in partnership with the organization.
- Irondequoit Heyer-Bayer Memorial Park Partner — Uses Irondequoit Heyer-Bayer Memorial Park for games and activities
- Irondequoit Laurelton Pardee S Partner — Uses Irondequoit Laurelton Pardee S fields for games and activities
- Kiwanis Club of Greece Partner — Sponsor and community partner supporting Greece Little League.
- Little League Network — Follows Little League guidelines on pitch counts, concussion safety, and child protection
- Little League Baseball, Inc Network — Charter member of Little League Baseball, Inc., headquartered in Williamsport, PA.
- Little League International (Williamsport) Network — Follows official rules and guidelines from Little League International, including pitching regulations and safety standards.
- M & T BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Funder — Major contributor to Greece Little League, Inc.
- McDONALD'S RESTAURANTS-GREECE Partner — Major contributor to Greece Little League, Inc.
- Minerva DeLand School Partner — Uses Fairport - Minerva DeLand School facilities for games and activities
- Monroe Cty Food Safety Government — Provides certified volunteer supervision for the concession area.
- Monroe Cty chartered Little League programs Partner — Travel partner for multiple softball divisions including Rookie, Minor, Major, and Senior Fast Pitch programs.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Supported, Volunteer-Driven Modelmethodology: volunteer_driven_community_modelBy relying on volunteer labor and community fundraising, we sustain affordable, accessible youth sports programs, because local investment through time and donations strengthens community ownership and reduces financial barriers to participation.
- Safety-First Injury Preventionmethodology: safety_first_injury_preventionBy implementing science-based safety protocols such as pitch-count management, heat regulation, and lightning evacuation, we reduce preventable injuries among youth athletes, because proactive physiological and environmental risk management improves long-term player health and program sustainability.
- Youth Development Through Sportsmethodology: youth_development_through_sportsBy engaging children in structured baseball and softball programs, we develop personal character and life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem, because participation in team sports provides a constructive environment for social and emotional growth.